LUSTFUL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

lustful

adjective

ˈləst-fəl

Definition of lustful

as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire a chronically lustful college jock who was always chasing after girls

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Recent Examples of lustful From dazzling smiles and lustful dates to shocking eliminations and lifelong friendships, Love Island USA is back. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026 And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage; this was hardly the only Coward comedy of its era to be used for foreplay. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 This Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself to a perfume that beckons lustful strangers in a way not seen since Monica Bellucci at that Sicilian piazza in Malèna. — Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lustful

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Adjective

Over the last six months of development, Carla has certainly proved to be a passionate writer and producer.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Three decades removed, Westwood is still a cinematic ghost town that passionate film lovers are trying to revive.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

As seen above, even a hot pink top welcomes a playful edge to a classic plaid midi-skirt and chunky boots.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
In May, officials in Kern County alone also reported a 42% loss in cherry production this year due to a hot stretch in March followed by April rain accounting for a total loss of more than $13 million for growers.

— Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026